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The University of Nevada, Reno’s Innevation Center in Reno offers workspace, making facilities, and business mentorship to university and community members. UNR describes the Center as a neutral place for founders, faculty, students, and industry to work together, in a partnership involving Switch. [1][2]
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The University of Nevada, Reno’s Innevation Center in Reno offers workspace, making facilities, and business mentorship to university and community members. UNR describes the Center as a neutral place for founders, faculty, students, and industry to work together, in a partnership involving Switch. [1][2]
UNR reports that the Center has hosted more than a dozen technology startups and that associated companies raised more than $88 million in Nevada since the Center opened in 2015. [1] FundNV states that it focuses on early-stage startups with revenue and early traction that are based in Nevada or seeking to relocate; it says funded startups must join StartUpNV and donate equity to its nonprofit. [2]
In July 2021, Axios reported that Reno-based Redwood Materials raised $700 million at a $3 billion pre-money valuation and described the company’s goal of recovering metals from discarded electronics and vehicles for reuse. [1]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Reno ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #233 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 61 to 70 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
20 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Reno
Investors 13
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Accelerators 4
AcceleratorAccelerating early-stage technology startups in Reno.
AcceleratorAccelerating blockchain innovation and funding.
AcceleratorAccelerating electric vehicle adoption in Nevada.
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Venture studios 3
Venture studioIndependent venture studio for outdoor and shooting sports.
Venture studioAccelerating the Next in technology startups.
Venture studioBuilding and scaling innovative software startups.
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What the sources say about Reno
UNR describes the Center as a Switch partnership providing a neutral place for founders, faculty, students and industry to work together.
Source: Celebrating 10 years of impact: The University of Nevada, Reno’s Innevation CenterAxios described Redwood's historical goal as recovering metals from discarded electronics and vehicles for reuse.
Source: Tesla co-founder raises $700 million for battery recycling startupAxios reported Redwood Materials as Reno-based and described its $700 million 2021 funding and $3 billion pre-money valuation.
Source: Tesla co-founder raises $700 million for battery recycling startupUNR reports the Center has hosted over a dozen tech startups and associated companies raised more than $88 million in Nevada since 2015.
Source: Our CompaniesFundNV says recipients must join StartUpNV and donate equity to the nonprofit.
Source: Early Stage Capital for Scalable Nevada StartupsFundNV's stated focus is early-stage Nevada or relocating startups with revenue and early traction.
Source: Early Stage Capital for Scalable Nevada Startups
Questions about Reno
How does Reno rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #233 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Reno?
13 investors based in Reno have a profile here, including Reno Seed Fund, Innovian Ventures and Emerald Ocean Ventures. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Reno?
Yes. Reno has 4 accelerators and 3 venture studios on record, including InNEVator Accelerator and D4.
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